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World-Inspired Foyer Ideas and Designs

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Flowering Sage
Flowering Sage
Freyer Wood WorksFreyer Wood Works
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Other with white walls and travertine flooring.
Old Village - Mt. Pleasant
Old Village - Mt. Pleasant
Structures Building CompanyStructures Building Company
Holger Obenaus
Design ideas for a world-inspired foyer in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Belize Residence: Foyer, Bar, Kitchen
Belize Residence: Foyer, Bar, Kitchen
Robert GranoffRobert Granoff
© Robert Granoff Designed by: Brendan J. O' Donoghue P.O Box 129 San Ignacio Cayo District Belize, Central America Web Site; odsbz.com
Balinese Style Beach Front
Balinese Style Beach Front
Jon Encarnacion PhotographyJon Encarnacion Photography
Jon Encarnacion
This is an example of a world-inspired foyer in Orange County with beige walls and beige floors.
Royal Kahala Foyer
Royal Kahala Foyer
Tommy Bahama HomeTommy Bahama Home
Classic Pan-Asian design defines this foyer. The Mystic Console features Black Penn Shell which is beautifully contrasted with an inlay of Young Penn Shell and a leather-wrapped rattan base. Flanking table lamps and the Lotus Blossom mirror completes the look.
Powder Room
Powder Room
NXG StudioNXG Studio
An elegant powder room for the Red Cross Show House. Photography by Daniel Newcomb.
Medium sized world-inspired foyer in Miami with beige walls and marble flooring.
New Prairie Style Residence - River Forest, IL
New Prairie Style Residence - River Forest, IL
WEST STUDIO Architects & Construction ServicesWEST STUDIO Architects & Construction Services
Wood ceiling with backlit stain glass panels.
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Chicago with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Wailea Golf Estates Residence 2
Wailea Golf Estates Residence 2
ARQUITECTURAARQUITECTURA
Architect- Marc Taron Contractor- Kanegai Builders Landscape Architect- Irvin Higashi
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Hawaii with a single front door, a glass front door, beige walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
World-inspired foyer in Vancouver with white walls.
Larsen
Larsen
MetalrevelationsMetalrevelations
Design ideas for a large world-inspired foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Private Villa on The Palm
Private Villa on The Palm
Mahnaz Liaghat / MDP InternationalMahnaz Liaghat / MDP International
green wall and custom water feature in a private villa entry.
Inspiration for a large world-inspired foyer in Other with porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Tropical Interior with Asian Influences
Tropical Interior with Asian Influences
Innovations Designer Home Decor & Accent FurnitureInnovations Designer Home Decor & Accent Furniture
Asian influences were incorporated into the interior design as requested by the clients. This stunning Chinese chest is a beautiful addition. Ted Dayton Photography
PacificMod Style
PacificMod Style
Details In Design LLCDetails In Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Portland with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Ocean Front Condominium
Ocean Front Condominium
Linda Perry Design Inc.Linda Perry Design Inc.
Sargent Photography J/Howard Design Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Miami with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and white floors.
Roselle Residence
Roselle Residence
DESIGN 4 CORNERSDESIGN 4 CORNERS
Jim Pelar Photographer / Partner 949-973-8429 cell/text 949-945-2045 office Jim@Linova.Photography www.Linova.Photography
Inspiration for a world-inspired foyer in San Diego with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
m.a.p. interiors
m.a.p. interiors
SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORSSYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS
Entry hall with 9 feet tall custom designed front door, black slate floor and designer lamp from Italy
Inspiration for a large world-inspired foyer in Orange County with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Runnette Home
Runnette Home
BRZincBRZinc
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Charleston with medium hardwood flooring, a glass front door, grey walls and a double front door.
Texas Expats at the St. Regis Residence | Singapore
Texas Expats at the St. Regis Residence | Singapore
UserUser
Timothy Wee, Singapore
Design ideas for a large world-inspired foyer in Singapore with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Morningside Lido Key Home Remodel
Morningside Lido Key Home Remodel
Yoder HomesYoder Homes
http://www.casabellaproductions.com/
This is an example of a large world-inspired foyer in Tampa with green walls, a double front door, a glass front door and medium hardwood flooring.
Wisteria Table
Wisteria Table
Grovewood GalleryGrovewood Gallery
Wisteria Table. Handcrafted in North Carolina.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired foyer in Other with blue walls and beige floors.

World-Inspired Foyer Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your world-inspired home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your world-inspired foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What world-inspired front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my world-inspired doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my world-inspired front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my world-inspired entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my world-inspired foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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